My background is one of my strongest and uttermost unique characteristics. Throughout my entire life, I have had a dual identity. One of a Latvia, and one of an American. Being born in America but being brought up in Latvia. Learning Latvian as a child not English. Furthermore, I was educated in America, starting to learn English at the age of six. Yet, I have a cultural identity of a Latvian. This dual identity I have gets overlooked perpetually, and few people ever notice; Unlike my mother who is looked upon differently by others every day because of her accent. Everyone believes that I abide with American views and traditions. None the less, I am different too. On the surface, I am perceived as an average American but this is far from
